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Church in the Digital World

 en info@churchproduction.com Copyright 2009 2009-06-23T14:53:36+00:00 Finding Inspiration http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8639 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8639#When:10:53:36Z Creating content for a digital world can be artistically demanding. Here are a few things to try if you find your internal creative tank on empty. Finding Inspiration 2009-06-23T15:53:36+00:00 “Scarcity Brings Clarity” to WFX, Willow Arts and InfoComm http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8654 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8654#When:22:21:45Z The current economic downturn is spurring a range of new innovations that I believe will greatly change the way we do A/V in churches “Scarcity Brings Clarity” to WFX, Willow Arts and InfoComm 2009-06-23T03:21:45+00:00 Digital World Culture Shifts | How Real Time Interaction is Changing Everything http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8039 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8039#When:07:18:41Z The ability for real time interaction is changing things and while many are writing about how this affects business, I'm curious how this shift is affecting the church... Digital World Culture Shifts | How Real Time Interaction is Changing Everything 2009-06-03T12:18:41+00:00 WFX California Day 2 Recap http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8368 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8368#When:23:47:49Z The Expo Hall opens and the buzz is non-stop WFX California Day 2 Recap 2009-05-15T04:47:49+00:00 WFX California Day 1 Recap http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8360 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8360#When:10:03:22Z A whirlwind first day provides excitement, insight WFX California Day 1 Recap 2009-05-14T15:03:22+00:00 The Power of the Face-to-Face http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8359 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8359#When:21:24:14Z One of the reasons the digital world is so powerful is that it can virtually replicate the experience of face-to-face dialogue. However, this week, at WFX--we are enjoying the real thing. The Power of the Face-to-Face 2009-05-14T02:24:14+00:00 Cultivating Clarity http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8126 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8126#When:21:10:21Z We live in a complex world. (But you already knew that.) There is a growing role for people who are gifted at taking the complex and making it simple. Videographers, web designers, artists, pastors, educators and a host of other communicators with a gift for clarity are in high demand. Where do you fit in? Cultivating Clarity 2009-05-02T02:10:21+00:00 Google Site Search http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7965 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7965#When:19:49:11Z If you have a content-rich website, adding a search feature can be as simple and affordable as Google Site Search. Google Site Search 2009-04-07T00:49:11+00:00 Godly Humor 3 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7780 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7780#When:10:17:14Z even more good stuff from reverendfun.com Godly Humor 3 2009-03-26T15:17:14+00:00 Godly Humor 2 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7779 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7779#When:10:13:35Z more good stuff from reverendfun.com Godly Humor 2 2009-03-26T15:13:35+00:00 Godly Humor http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7778 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7778#When:10:03:14Z Great stuff from reverendfun.com Godly Humor 2009-03-26T15:03:14+00:00 Desktop Video Conferencing http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7641 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7641#When:07:56:29Z Webcams and free applications make desktop video conferencing accessible to just about everyone. Here's what's out there that you might want to test drive. Desktop Video Conferencing 2009-03-14T12:56:29+00:00 The Creative Destruction of Christianity http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7552 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7552#When:13:42:42Z These interesting’ economic times are not an anomaly, but a natural evolution of capitalism. So why not the same for religion? The Creative Destruction of Christianity 2009-02-19T18:42:42+00:00 Christian Filmmaking Project Aims to Influence Culture http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7538 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7538#When:22:34:33Z World-class, Biblically based film content is being produced at the 168 Hour Film Project Christian Filmmaking Project Aims to Influence Culture 2009-02-13T03:34:33+00:00 Religious Buildings Top Construction Forecasts for 2010 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7481 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7481#When:10:21:20Z American Institute of Architects (AIA) data shows worship market to outpace all other segments Religious Buildings Top Construction Forecasts for 2010 2009-02-09T15:21:20+00:00 Twitter 101 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7438 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7438#When:10:36:03Z There is a lot of hype about Twitter lately. So, if you're asking, "What's the deal?" you aren't alone. This post explores the basics of what it is, how to use it and what it can and cannot do for you. Twitter 101 2009-02-04T15:36:03+00:00 Coolest Thumb Drive Ever http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7434 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7434#When:23:31:29Z Style trumps capacity as the market matures Coolest Thumb Drive Ever 2009-02-04T04:31:29+00:00 Innovation3 Gathering http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7323 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7323#When:00:32:57Z Leadership Network's two-day innovation fest delivers motivation, conviction, new ideas and the opportunity to meet and mingle with hundreds (maybe thousands) of incrediable church leaders Innovation3 Gathering 2009-01-29T05:32:57+00:00 The Web Audit http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7132 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7132#When:11:13:20Z We've become so accustomed to our own websites that we barely see them anymore--if we even visit them at all. How long has it been since you viewed your site from the eyes of a newcomer? The Web Audit 2009-01-20T16:13:20+00:00 Digital Photography 101 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7030 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/7030#When:19:02:20Z When digital cameras first came on the scene, for the most part they were used like film cameras. But now digital photography has a life and language all its own. Is your church using photos to connect? Digital Photography 101 2009-01-08T00:02:20+00:00 The Word in the Palm of Your Hand http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6924 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6924#When:12:50:20Z It was revolutionary back in the day when the Gideons put Bibles in every hotel room. Now Lifechurch.TV is putting it in the palm of your hand. The Word in the Palm of Your Hand 2008-12-17T17:50:20+00:00 Non Linear Presentations http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6770 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6770#When:17:12:20Z Though tools like PowerPoint and MediaShout have the capacity to allow you to skip around, they work best in sequence. So what do you do when a linear presentation just doesn’t fit the bill? Non Linear Presentations 2008-11-27T22:12:20+00:00 WFX ‘08 Final Thoughts http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6668 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6668#When:23:44:20Z A wrap up of the show and listing the Solomon and New Product Award winners WFX ‘08 Final Thoughts 2008-11-18T04:44:20+00:00 More than just a Conference http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6463 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6463#When:15:14:20Z Wfx is more than just a tech and facilities conference it's a networking place for people just like me..... More than just a Conference 2008-11-07T20:14:20+00:00 WFX Houston - Whitespace Reaction from Shure http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6460 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6460#When:11:15:20Z Reaction to the White Space Ruling from the FCC Tuesday WFX Houston - Whitespace Reaction from Shure 2008-11-07T16:15:20+00:00 WFX Houston - New and Cool from Yamaha http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6459 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6459#When:11:10:20Z Yamaha Releases New Digital Stage Box WFX Houston - New and Cool from Yamaha 2008-11-07T16:10:20+00:00 WFX Houston - Thursday Keynote with Dave Ferguson http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6458 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6458#When:10:51:20Z God is an innovator, always at work on a new thing! WFX Houston - Thursday Keynote with Dave Ferguson 2008-11-07T15:51:20+00:00 What do image magnification, disaster recovery and Joel Osteen have in common? http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6462 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6462#When:00:00:20Z A splash of thoughts from WFX Fall 08, the opening day of the Expo What do image magnification, disaster recovery and Joel Osteen have in common? 2008-11-07T05:00:20+00:00 WFX ‘08 Houston, Texas Day Two http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6457 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6457#When:23:32:20Z Reflections and observations from the showfloor WFX ‘08 Houston, Texas Day Two 2008-11-07T04:32:20+00:00 Who’s (or what’s) your baby? http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6424 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6424#When:00:51:20Z Inside the mind of a facility manager and other close up views of WFX Fall 08 Who’s (or what’s) your baby? 2008-11-06T05:51:20+00:00 WFX Houston - First Baptist Church http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6423 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6423#When:00:00:20Z Beautiful facility looks new, but was actually a renovation WFX Houston - First Baptist Church 2008-11-06T05:00:20+00:00 WFX ‘08 Day One http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6422 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6422#When:18:30:20Z Reactions from the classes and sessions at WFX in Houston, Texas. WFX ‘08 Day One 2008-11-05T23:30:20+00:00 WFX Houston - Video for Houses of Worship http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6421 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6421#When:17:55:20Z A nice entry level summary on the ins and outs of video from Glenn Collinge WFX Houston - Video for Houses of Worship 2008-11-05T22:55:20+00:00 Two Days to WFX ‘08, Houston http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6378 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6378#When:11:24:20Z Looking ahead to some of the sessions at WFX '08 in Houston, TX. Two Days to WFX ‘08, Houston 2008-11-03T16:24:20+00:00 Heading For Houston http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6359 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6359#When:16:25:20Z Hitting the Worship Facilities Expo, looking for cool new tools, tips and toys for you! Heading For Houston 2008-11-01T21:25:20+00:00 Countdown to WFX ‘08 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6342 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6342#When:20:09:20Z Countdown to WFX in Houston Countdown to WFX ‘08 2008-10-29T01:09:20+00:00 Welcome to the WFX Houston Guest Blog http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6331 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6331#When:14:34:20Z Visit this blog between November 5-7 for observations and insites from a variety of guest bloggers at the WFX show in Houstin, Texas Welcome to the WFX Houston Guest Blog 2008-10-28T19:34:20+00:00 Top Five Digital World Reads (for today anyway) http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6316 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6316#When:20:54:20Z Some of the best "digital world" thinking out there is available simply by spending a few hours with a book in your hands. Or an mp3 player. Or a Kindle... Top Five Digital World Reads (for today anyway) 2008-10-27T01:54:20+00:00 The Joy of Xobni http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6064 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6064#When:15:39:20Z In the world of plugins, widgets and random data, Xobni is actually pretty cool. The Joy of Xobni 2008-10-09T20:39:20+00:00 Eight Ways You Can Connect beyond Sunday AM for Free http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5994 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5994#When:18:16:20Z Want to connect with your congregation beyond Sunday AM? Maybe something more interesting than simply sending an e-mail? Here are eight ways you could connect digitally during the week. And the best part is it is all free! Eight Ways You Can Connect beyond Sunday AM for Free 2008-09-24T23:16:20+00:00 Managing Your Personal Profile on the Web http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5671 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5671#When:10:52:20Z This new world of unlimited information is changing the rules about what is known about us. And though shredders make us feel better about protecting ourselves, the truth is, there is an awful lot out there that we simply don't have control over. And, this can be a good thing... Managing Your Personal Profile on the Web 2008-09-05T15:52:20+00:00 A New Digital Tool for Ministry Communication and Connection http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5504 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5504#When:10:11:20Z A new product by the Pursuant Group puts the power of connection and communication into the hands of your ministry leaders in true digital-world fashion. A New Digital Tool for Ministry Communication and Connection 2008-08-26T15:11:20+00:00 The Digital World in the Palm of Your Hand http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5415 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5415#When:11:23:20Z While the new iPhone 3G is sleek, sophisticated and has an exponential coolness factor, its real power is in convergence. The Digital World in the Palm of Your Hand 2008-08-05T16:23:20+00:00 Hackers, Steampunkers and the Sunday AM Experience http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5217 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5217#When:12:11:20Z The digital world brings with it the concept of art based on altering something existing in addition to art as something newly created. From open source software (that is continually being added to and modified), to altered books, to steampunked guitars, people aren't just leaving things as they are...they are becoming hackers. Hackers, Steampunkers and the Sunday AM Experience 2008-07-24T17:11:20+00:00 Adventures in Church 2.0 | Guest Blog - Kelsen Depp http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5147 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5147#When:14:23:20Z I met Kelsen Depp of Countryside Church in Michigan City, Indiana via e-mail after the Church 2.0 article came out in the January 2008 issue of Church Production. I asked him to keep in touch with me on their experiences. This from Kelsen... Adventures in Church 2.0 | Guest Blog - Kelsen Depp 2008-07-14T19:23:20+00:00 Adventures in Church 2.0 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5139 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/5139#When:07:30:20Z For the most part, bi-directional communication in a worship service is uncharted territory. Yesterday morning at my home church; however, we gave it a try. Adventures in Church 2.0 2008-07-07T12:30:20+00:00 So what is this whole del.icio.us thing anyway? http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/4843 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/4843#When:13:05:20Z Del.icio.us is just one more way of trying to make sense of the miscellaneous pool of data available to us on the WWW. Luckily, it is a good one. So what is this whole del.icio.us thing anyway? 2008-07-03T18:05:20+00:00 A Cool Digital Find for Musicians… http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/4842 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/4842#When:14:43:20Z Corevalus' Same Page system brings the digital world live to your music stand. A Cool Digital Find for Musicians… 2008-06-24T19:43:20+00:00 Communication in the Digital World…Part 2 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/4770 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/4770#When:19:45:20Z In the digital world, there are no captive audiences. How do you need to adjust your communications strategies to truly connect? Communication in the Digital World…Part 2 2008-06-11T00:45:20+00:00 Communication in the Digital World…Part 1 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/4489 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/4489#When:17:47:20Z Communication in a digital world is highly visual. The great part of that is that digital communication when compared to print communication is relatively inexpensive. The bad part of that is that expectations for your print communication just jumped. Communication in the Digital World…Part 1 2008-05-30T22:47:20+00:00